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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.64, 330.52 and 112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.64, 330.52 and 112.40 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.64 : 330.52 = 112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.64/330.52 = 112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.64x = 330.52 × 112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.64x = 37,150.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,150.45/220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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